By Kritika Vaid | Updated: March 13, 2026 12:43 PM IST
An LPG shortage is forcing restaurants in many areas to shut down, and residents have started buying induction cookers for home cooking. But don’t worry, we’ve made life easier with these simple recipes that don’t require LPG.
If you are craving something chocolatey, this air fryer chocolate cake delivers. It bakes up with a crisp crust on top, a soft and sticky centre, and a rich and deep flavour. Bake in the air fryer at 160 °C for 14–16 minutes, depending on how gooey you want the cake.
Ingredients: Boiled potatoes, carrots, peas, bread crumbs, spices. Method: Mash vegetables, shape into cutlets, coat with bread crumbs. Air fry at 180°C for 10–12 mins.
Ingredients: Paneer cubes, bell peppers, yogurt, spices. Method: Marinate paneer and veggies. Air fry at 180°C for 12–15 mins.
Making a pizza in an air fryer is a quick way to get a crispy, individual-sized pizza in about 10-15 minutes at 180°C. The best method involves pre-baking the dough to ensure the base is cooked.
Ingredients: Chicken pieces, yogurt, spices, lemon juice. Method: Marinate chicken in yogurt, spices, and lemon. Air fry at 200°C for 15–20 mins, flipping halfway.
To make Microwave Poached Fish, use ingredients: Fish fillet, lemon juice, salt, pepper, herbs. The method is: Place fish in a microwave-safe dish, season with salt, pepper, lemon, herbs. Cover and microwave 4–5 mins.
Microwave Mug Dhokla's ingredients include Besan (gram flour), yogurt, turmeric, eno fruit salt, salt. The method is: Mix all ingredients in a mug. Microwave 3–4 mins. Let cool slightly and serve with chutney
Microwave Omelette includes Eggs, onion, tomato, capsicum, salt, pepper. Method: Beat eggs, add chopped veggies, salt, pepper. Microwave for 2–3 mins until cooked.
Vegetable Upma can be made in a microwave. You would need Semolina (rava), chopped veggies, water, salt. The method is to mix semolina, water, chopped veggies, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 5–6
Make poha in a microwave. Use flattened rice, onion, green chili, peas, turmeric, salt. The method is to soak poha in water for 5 mins. Mix with chopped onion, chili, peas, turmeric, and salt. Microwave for 3–4 mins, stir halfway. Garnish with coriander and lemon.